Edwards health care reaction

Posted: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 9:53 PM by Domenico Montanaro

From NBC’s Athena Jones
A whoop here for Edwards' promise to cut off health insurance coverage for members of Congress if they don't pass health care by July 2009.

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Comments

First cheer for any of the top three all night - and for a good reason, too. It's smart politics.

Will (Sent Wednesday, September 26, 2007 9:58 PM)

Great idea -- too bad it would be unconstitutional. I like Edwards other points in the debate, but somebody needs to explain the separation of powers to him.

George,Redmond,wa (Sent Wednesday, September 26, 2007 9:59 PM)

Except Edwards flat out lied when he said he had the first health care plan. Kucinich and John Conyers co-wrote HR 676 and first introduced it six years ago. And his -- like everyone else's except for Kucinich's HR 676 -- is about health insurance. Only Kucinich has a plan for health CARE.

David Bright, Dixmont ME (Sent Wednesday, September 26, 2007 9:59 PM)

Someone please tell Richardrson that his joke of Change and experience is just NOT funny.

Imran (Sent Wednesday, September 26, 2007 10:01 PM)

Why won't anyone mention H.R. 676 -- Universal Medicare for ALL AMERICANS. Who doesn't want that?

Jeff Smith, NY, NY (Sent Wednesday, September 26, 2007 10:02 PM)

A whoop back at ya! John Edwards is looking good tonight!

Jackie McCaffrey NYC (Sent Wednesday, September 26, 2007 10:02 PM)

David Bright from ME, turn your hearing aid back on.

Edwards said he was the first presidential candidate in this campaign to come out with a true universal healthcare proposal. (meaning everyone is covered).

And that is a fact...not a lie. Please don't go placing a crown on Kucinich's head especially after his wanting to lower the drinking age for God sakes.

Other thoughts...

Clinton is doing a great deal of dodging tonight...I hope the voters who are paying attention don't let her get away with it.

Colin Mincy (Sent Wednesday, September 26, 2007 10:41 PM)

Tough politics from a strong candidate! Edwards looked great tonight.

Dave, Washington, DC (Sent Thursday, September 27, 2007 2:20 AM)

Forget the candidates for just a minute, what was Tim Russert's problem last night. First, it's hard enough to get a candidate to answer a question and when Chris Dodd or Bill R tried, he would interrupt and argue with them? Tim, ask the questions!! Don't answer them unless you are throwing your hat in the ring. Second... WHAT IS WITH the bible question? When is this country going to stop assuming that everyone has to be a Christian? Of all the things I want to know about these candidates, their favorite Bible verse is last on the list! It's certainly no moral barometer.

JimC, Philadelphia PA (Sent Thursday, September 27, 2007 8:55 AM)

So, Senator Johnson wouldn't have insurance for his condition? Is that a good idea, Mr. Edwards?

Bruce, NV (Sent Thursday, September 27, 2007 12:12 PM)

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